O'REILLY, Betty: Went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2015 at the age of 91. Survived by her daughters: Judy (George) of Winnipeg, Wendy of Campbell River; sons: Shawn (Sandy) of Kelowna, Pat (Angela) of Florida; grandchildren Meghan, Sarah, Jenny, John, Matthew, Michael, Erin, Connor, Jonathan, Rebecca; great grandchildren: Ethan and Emmett. Sadly predeceased by her husband Jack and son Tim. Betty and husband Jack, came to Kelowna from Portage la Prairie in the 1940's and soon after settled on the Hall Road family orchard. After Jack's death in 1972 the orchard was subdivided into the O'Reilly Subdivision and Betty continued to live on the property until 2003. She had many hobbies, was an avid tennis player until well into her 70's, was a KGH volunteer for over 30 years, a great friend to many, and a loving mother and grandmother. In her last years Betty lived for 2 years at Okanagan Chateau and 6 months at David Lloyd Jones Care Facility, surrounded by wonderful professionals who extended her their friendship, care and kindness. A big thanks to every one of you. A visitation will be held at Springfield Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC with Father Sebastian Puthenpura as celebrant. Interment to follow in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association, 104 - 1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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